Rhode Island Gardener's Companion An Insider's Guide to Gardening in the Ocean State

Name: Rhode Island Gardener's Companion An Insider's Guide to Gardening in the Ocean State
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ISBN: 9780762744855

ISBN-10: 0762744855

ISBN-13: 9780762744855

Edition: 2008

Authors: Barbara Gee

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Although Rhode Island is the smallest of the 50 states, residents do not necessarily garden in the same conditions nor share the same hardiness zone.The Rhode Island Gardener’s Companionaddresses the issues of soils, salt, wind, weather, and other challenges. For example, proven tips for gardening on saltwater come from Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, one of only two arboreta in the country situated on saltwater. With this book Rhode Islander gardeners will learn how to lengthen the growing season through careful plant selection, developing microclimates, and using season-extending products. Chapters on lawns, vegetables, flowers, and trees give detailed cultivation information and…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 1/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



Introduction


Firm Foundations



Soils



The Site



Water


Green Things



Annuals



Perennials



Vegetable Gardening



Trees and Shrubs



Lawn



Invasive Plants


Garden Solutions



Coping with Pests and Diseases



Special Challenges: Seaside and City Gardens



Resources for the Rhode Island Gardener


Glossary


Index